Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa!

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Complimentary 4 oz. bag of Kona coffee roasted steps away. Fruit when in season

9.8Outstanding

(159 Ratings)

"This cottage was perfect for us!"

Jennifer H.

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(159 Ratings)

Cottage in Holualoa, HI

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

A charming 1930-era cottage, with a screened-in sitting area on the lanai, well-stocked kitchen, bath, will sleep two in a comfy queen-sized bed. Perfect for single or double occupancy. Covered parking close by. An outdoor patio fronting the cottage lanai, is a private sitting and dining space amongst the bananas and hundred-year-old mango tree, overhead. Cottage is on the property of an historic home, VRBO listing 495665, yet oriented toward the gardens of tropical landscape. Galley kitchen hosts a two burner gas stove, electric kettle, coffee-maker, microwave, toaster oven and under-counter refrigerator. A hibachi BBQ is stored behind the cottage for your convenience, with briquettes, and a chimney starter. Washer and dryer with detergent, in cottage carport. Beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel gear, body boards are supplied for your enjoyment and convenience.

Large landscaped yard to explore, with lawns to spread out on and breathe. Pick flowers or fruit, or enjoy the sunset from the adjacent Great Yard. Play with the bocce set, badminton, throw a football or frisbee on the lawn nearby. Or just sit and enjoy the spacious lawn.

Our coffee business, Kona Blue Sky Coffee Company, roasts quality beans on property in the family's 36 pound Sivetz coffee roaster. A stroll through your garage leads you to the large north yard and to the roast hale (pronounced ha-leh, meaning house, in Hawaiian). Take home fresh 100% Kona coffee to friends and family.

A friendly dog named Pua, and a social cat, Hobbes may greet you coming and going.

Hale Akala Cottage is centrally located in Kona. Fifteen minutes or less to beaches, restaurants, shopping, National Historic Parks, and museums.

One hour, 45 minute drive to the city of Hilo, on the east side of the island. Two hour drive south to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Please scroll down the page to Owner Info to view this property's main home listing, or visit Vrbo and look up property # 495665

**We ask that you please consider NOT purchasing single-use water bottles. Our rain fed aquifer lens-sourced Hawaii county water is treated, safe to drink, and delicious! Please consider bringing your beverage flasks of choice, and using them instead of plastic disposables while visiting the island! We all need to use less plastic! Thank you.

TA-193-208-5248-01 and GE-193-208-5248-01 Hawaii state tax ID#.

Amenities at Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa!

Family friendly

Map of Holualoa, HI

Nearby attractions

Kahalu’u Beach Park

2.5 mi

Mauna Kea State Recreation Area / Mauna Kea Forest Reserve

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Top rated by guests

9.8Outstanding

(159 Ratings)

"This cottage was perfect for us!"

Jennifer H.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(159 Ratings)

Cottage in Holualoa, HI

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Holualoa, HI

Nearby attractions

Kahalu’u Beach Park

2.5 mi

Mauna Kea State Recreation Area / Mauna Kea Forest Reserve

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(159 Ratings)

8.0 / 10.0

This property is just as advertised. The pictures, reviews, everything with no unwanted surprises. As well as the descriptions of the nightly noises. Truly wild. I'm a very light sleeper and brought my own "noise" machine, hilarious, you literally couldn't hear it for the frogs, birds, then once they quieted down 2:30-3:00a.m. the roosters till 5:30 ish. However the cottage had a very large, very helpful noise machine, that plus ear plugs, made for a not to bad nights sleep. We really enjoyed the cottage each evening before bed and in the morning before heading out. We stayed 7 full days and had zero issues. Lisa is a very attentive host. We made multiple lunches to go and breakfast most every morning. The kitchen is well stocked and met our needs. A very nice stay away from all the "tourists".

8.0 / 10.0

Great quiet location for this shabby chic cottage. Good communication with the host. Personally, the lack of AC and no ceiling fans in the high humidity made the stay too uncomfortable for my husband and I so we checked out early. But the host was very understanding.

10.0 / 10.0

This cottage was perfect for us!

10.0 / 10.0

This cute cottage has the perfect location to enjoy the nearby beaches, shopping and enjoying the island. The property is beautiful and the chickens and frogs added a special touch to our stay. Thank you Lisa for being a perfect host. And your coffee is delicious!

10.0 / 10.0

What a spectacular get away! This quaint historical cottage and its setting was the ultimate Hawaiian experience. Lisa and her daughter Emma couldn’t have been more perfect hostesses. The cottage was spotless and the grounds were plush. We enjoyed glasses of wine in the large open green space overlooking Kona and the Pacific Ocean. In the morning we enjoyed freshly brewed coffee made from Lisa’s roasted beans from her coffee shed. That sweet screen porch was the perfect spot to read a book and enjoy that coffee. Just down the road is a fabulous restaurant. The Kitchen (for short) has a live band the first Friday of the month. We adored our stay in this VRBO as we felt we were able to absorb the culture of Hawaii better than if we stayed in a typical condo or hotel. Thank you, Lisa and Emma for making our anniversary a special one! Mahalo!

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay at Lisa’s little place, we didn’t want to leave :)Thanks Lisa!

10.0 / 10.0

We had an amazing time at the cottage! It was the perfect space for us and it was lovely meeting Lisa and learning more about her coffee.

10.0 / 10.0

Great low-key spot if you want to experience time away from the resort scene.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful stay at the Bungalow. Our host, Lisa was clear and easy to communicate about check-in. The entire property is full of amazing plant and wildlife and stellar views. There was a lovely history about the bungalow itself and the property along with some snacks and coffee that is roasted right on the property waiting for us when we checked in which made us feel even more at home. Don’t hesitate to book here because you won’t be disappointed.

10.0 / 10.0

Cottage has everything you need and thoughtfully organized. This includes fresh fruit from trees on property and all the gear you need for the beach. Don’t hesitate, book now.

10.0 / 10.0

A peaceful cottage to return to after the day’s adventures. Beautiful place to watch the sunset from the great lawn. There are gentle sounds from the nearby animal life that charmed us. It was the perfect thing away from tourist central.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved the cottage on the Blue Sky Coffee Property! Views were spectacular! Weather was the best as well. We were so grateful we found the listing on VRBO!

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage has a cool, unique history. It was comfortable for the two of us, and its location was perfect for the activities we chose. The view from the huge lawn area was superb and peaceful. Lisa was very nice, vry helpful and accommodating. I'm looking forward to trying some of the coffee we brought home that she roasts on the property. We really enjoyed our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

I planned this trip as a birthday celebration and also to help ground myself and sooth my nervous system toward the end of the election cycle. The cottage was really sweet and had everything I needed, the grounds were a wonderland with expansive views, and the chickens, cats and dogs were fun, ambient energies. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

We were so excited to stay at this unique cottage on our honeymoon trip to the Big Island. We loved that it was different from most other places to stay and off the beaten path. Lisa greeted us and was very nice and helpful. We were able to cook a couple simple meals which we enjoyed on the lanai or yard with an amazing view. The cottage had everything we needed for exploring the island. We also found some fruit on trees around the property when we explored. The only issue we had was with the shower. We sometimes couldn’t get hot water and when it was hot, it had low pressure. It didn’t ruin our trip but it was annoying.

10.0 / 10.0

The best thing that any traveler can say about where they stay for vacation is that it felt like home. The cottage definitely made us feel like we belonged there. It met every need and had the character that we look for. It was special.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved Lisa’s cozy cottage It was such a beautiful setting with tropical plants everywhere!. All the details in a small space were well thought out. The kitchen had all you needed to prepare a fine meal. The bath room was roomy, with plenty of towels. The bed was quite comfortable. I loved the small porch and the spacious outdoor lawn and overlook, perfect for morning coffee. it was a plus having a washer and dryer in a.covered garage. This space was also a covered space for a car. I loved all the little touches in color choices and art.it was close to a small town which you could carefully walk to, or drive if you wish. I liked the chickens and the frogs at night. Perfect for two. Lisa was a perfect host she met us but gave us space to be on our own. She also said goodbye and gave recommendations for our further travel.

10.0 / 10.0

Between the views, the property and the kindness of the host our trip was everything we needed and more.

10.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable, loved the location, great to be a few degrees cooler than in town, enjoyed the sunsets from the garden. The restaurant in the village was great. Thanks Lisa and Emma and the chickens!!

2.0 / 10.0

Tiny small cabin no room for 2 persons. Too expensive for such a small place!

10.0 / 10.0

My husband and I had a wonderful week stay at Lisa’s cottage. It’s a beautiful location surrounded by lush plantings with an expansive view of the ocean from the great lawn. We drank our delicious Kona Blue Sky coffee each morning from there and watched the sunset over the ocean in the evenings. The cute villlage of Holualoa is just up the road and it’s so nice to be above the business of Kailua—Kona while still being close to everything. Hope to return!

10.0 / 10.0

We loved so much about our stay here - the wide lawn overlooking terrific ocean views, the “real Hawaii” feel, the uncrowded atmosphere, and of course the chickens with their chicks! This was perfect for 2 laid back people to enjoy!

10.0 / 10.0

This was our third place to stay on this trip to the Big Island and the accommodations were far different from our other stops. We had stayed in a condo in downtown Kailua and then at a condo in the resort area of Waikoloa. This was a stay in the country. The "cabin-like" accommodation comfortable and the location was both refreshing and invigorating. This cabin is situated on a large parcel of land that was beautifully landscaped. There was a large expansive lawn area surrounded by flowers which provided wonderful a 180 degree unobstructed view of the Kailua area and provided very nice sunsets. We were provided with beach towels, boogie boards, beach chairs and snorkel equipment for our use. We especially loved the screened-in lanai and the cooler temperatures found up on the mountain. The temperatures here are 5-10 degrees cooler that in downtown Kailua or in Waikoloa. The only issue that you should be aware of is that at night, the coqui frogs can be very loud (especially after a rain!). It would have been nice to have some earplugs that first night. By the second night we had gotten used to the sounds. There are also a number of hens and roosters around - which could also be noisy at times. If you want to stay in a unique place that has flowers, trees, views and can handle the animal sounds, you should definitely stay here.

10.0 / 10.0

Lisa has a lovely cottage set up for guests. The setting and view are amazing. She came by to introduce herself - a lovely and very hardworking woman. The cottage had everything we needed .

10.0 / 10.0

On our arrival at this lovely pink cottage we were touched by the fresh fruits, flower arrangement, and excellent coffee, roasted by Lisa. The kitchen was newly remodeled with a cabinet, beautiful quartz countertop and 2-burner electric stovetop. The space was cozy, immaculate and had everything we needed. We particularly loved the history connected to the cottage and land, as well as the artwork inside. It was very creative! There is a carport and another rental nearby, but no lack of privacy. It was quiet, with entertainment mainly from birdsong and coquis, as well as a few chickens with newly hatched chicks. The large lawn had an infinity-like edge to it, with an endless view to the ocean. We sat there to watch the sun go down, and also to exercise on the soft grass. The extensive grounds had beautiful gardens and fruit trees. Lisa's modern coffee roasting workplace was behind our cottage. We had the chance to buy her freshly roasted coffee which was a real treat on our return to our below zero home! Lisa is a wonderful host, warm and welcoming. If you are looking for a place that has a feel of authentic Hawaii and is within the artistic community of Holualoa, away from the hustle-bustle of resorts but still close to local attractions, this is it!

10.0 / 10.0

If you love history and character this is the place for you! Lisa's property is absolutely stunning. My husband and I stayed in her cottage during our first stop on the big island. This is the perfect place to stay right outside of Kona. Thank you for your hospitality, Lisa.

8.0 / 10.0

Lisa was a very communicative and welcoming host. The place was clean and super cute, we loved the screened lanai for morning coffee. The kitchen had everything you need and the coffee and fruit provided were much appreciated. The lawn overlooking the water was spectacular at sunset. The only downsides were the driveway, very steep and hard to get out of in our dodge charger rental, and there was a fair amount of car noise from the road and lots of roosters crowing from the neighbouring property.

8.0 / 10.0

The cottage is very cute with many original touches. The kitchen comes with a blender, rice cooker, etc. but overall has a very basic propane stove and cutlery/knives. It is worth noting that the cottage faces a back sitting area with a carpool on the ocean side so it doesn’t look out towards the ocean. The windows all have screens but some didn’t close so you get a constant breeze. There are no fans and it can become humid. The frogs at night are quite loud and it would be wise to bring ear plugs. It doesn’t have very comfortable seating on the lanai but there are additional chairs on the back patio area. This is a true step back in time.

10.0 / 10.0

My son and i visited the island for the first time and enjoyed our stay. He said it was the best trip ever! My son loved Hobbs the cat! He also enjoyed exploring the property and picking fresh star fruit. We were provided with fresh bananas, fresh star fruit, freshly roasted coffee and even with conversation at night! We had so much fun going out and exploring everyday.

10.0 / 10.0

This cottage is cozy and charmingly rustic. There is wonderful artwork in every room. The bed is comfortable, the fridge is mini and the cooktop was a gas canning stove that could be pushed out to the screened in porch. We didn't really use the kitchen much but it would have worked for us. There is a coffee bean roasting operation on site and we were provided some beans for morning coffee. The coffee was excellent (Kona Blue Sky). Our host Lisa came by while I was in the shower but my husband said she was lovely. Overall, I enjoyed our stay and would return.

10.0 / 10.0

Recently stayed with Lisa and could not be more pleased with our stay. Away from the noise of Kona but still 15 minutes from beach parks and 30 minutes from resort beaches this is an ideal location if you want to relax in the evening. Host was great, friendly quick to respond. Very cozy for two people but not too cozy. Will stay again if I am back on the island.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay at Lisa’s. The grounds are amazing. We came from Waikiki to here and everything is so much more relaxed. Tucked away but still a short drive to restaurants and shops in Kona. Perfect base for us to explore the Kona area and west side of Big Island. Lisa was a lovely host, making us feel really at home. Thanks again for our stay!

10.0 / 10.0

My husband and I had a wonderful stay! Lisa was a very friendly and accommodating host! The cottage was beautiful and cozy!

10.0 / 10.0

Lisa is awesome and the property is really cool. History and culture, along with a quaint cottage nestled in banana and coffee plants. Couldn’t be happier with the visit. Wish we had more time but definitely would come back. Snorkeling with the gear from the cottage was a highlight and easy access to everything. Wonderful reefs within 5 miles. Thanks for a great first visit to the big island! Ron and Jamie.

10.0 / 10.0

Cozy, no frills, secluded cottage - just what we were looking for! Conveniently located; far enough from Kailua-Kona to escape the town experience - close enough to drive to the ocean and surrounding towns and beaches. Kitchen was equipped with the essentials to cook meals. The 2-burner propane stove got a workout and the portable charcoal grill received some use as well. Complimentary coffee, fruit and other treats were very nice. We snorkeled a lot and the gear provided was adequate. Beach towels, chairs and a cooler for personal use were appreciated. While the cottage is uphill from town in the forest, there was road noise. The Coqui frogs were very loud at night. Bonus - we loved the chickens, pooches, and smell of roasting coffee in the mornings. We felt like we were on a working farm. Sunsets were delightful from the property's overlook. The only thing missing was a direct view of the ocean from the cottage. Hosts were not intrusive but available and responsive when we had questions. Overall, we had a very positive experience.

10.0 / 10.0

We rented both the house and cottage for a family group of ten members. This was perfect - beautiful property, great views, helpful hostess, close to all our activities. Highly recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage big enough for two. Enjoyed downtime reading on the lanai, talking to one of Lisa's young cats. Spent time enjoying the beautiful, large yard with sunset views. Lisa was welcoming and shared her recommendations on food stops in nearby Kona. Easy trek to Honaunau, too, for snorkeling.

10.0 / 10.0

The quaintness and coziness of Lisa’s cottage are beyond words. The location to beach and town is phenomenal but yet you feel that rural farm lifestyle on pristine grounds. The gardens and trees are just so lovely we’d stay there again in a heartbeat! Did I forget to mention her amazing coffee??that is included in the stay

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Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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